Dahlia
Dahlia pinnata
Family: Asteraceae
Dahlia grows in full sun and prefers rich, loose, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; consistent moisture during growth.
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How to Grow Dahlia
Dahlia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rich, loose, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate; consistent moisture during growth water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11 perennial; grown as an annual elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Dahlia as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a flower with a tender perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0183
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Dahlia is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; consistent moisture during growth. The database soil reference is Rich, loose, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11 perennial; grown as an annual elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11 perennial; grown as an annual elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rich, loose, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate; consistent moisture during growth
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.